LTN, a player in transformative media technology and video transport solutions, has delivered 1 million live video feeds via the LTN Network, the company’s proprietary multicast-enabled global IP network that delivers <200ms latency and 99.999% reliability. Ushering in the future of global media transport with reliable, scalable, and intelligent distribution for high value content, LTN’s […]
With a nod to its UK subsidiary Sky’s similarly named OTT TV service, which launched in 2012, Comcast has unveiled NOW TV, a new streaming offering that includes 40+ live channels from A+E, AMC, Hallmark and Warner Bros Discovery, plus 20+ integrated FAST channels from NBC, Sky and Xumo Play, and a subscription to Peacock […]
CNN has launched CNN Fast, a new free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) channel, across Europe. CNN Fast is a curated channel of short-form videos that offers international stories across major news events, business, entertainment, sport and the environment. It is available now across several European countries on Rakuten TV and LG Channels and, in June, […]
Producer, distributor and channel operator, Blue Ant Media, has announced the launch of its free, ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) channels, Homeful and Love Pets on VIZIO WatchFree+ for US users. Homeful features notable real estate, renovation and transformation series and is home to TV reno celebrity, Mike Holmes’ iconic catalogue of inspiring home series and […]
Samsung Ads Europe, the advertising division of Samsung Electronics, and digital media measurement, data and analytics software platform DoubleVerify (DV) have noted what they say are “exceptional” results from DV’s new CTV viewability measurement solution on Samsung TV Plus. Samsung’s free, ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) and video-on-demand service achieved a 92 per cent viewability rate; […]
Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment has announced it will launch a viewer reward programme across its entire streaming ecosystem with TaTaTu. By simply watching AVoD or FAST content through the company’s streaming services, consumers will earn coins which can be used to bid on prizes and buy products. The service will be available on […]
Frequency, the cloud-based video platform powering linear channels for content providers across the globe, has announced a partnership with Cineflix Rights, the UK-based independent TV content distributor, to launch Cineflix’s suite of free ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) channels. Cineflix’s channels, Real Disaster, Crime & Justice, Property & Reno were created using Frequency’s platform and feature […]
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Amazon Freevee and Rakuten TV viewers are now able to watch CBS Reality programmes as the CBS AMC Networks UK Channels Partnership, a joint venture between AMC Networks International and Paramount Global, launches a free, ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) channel, True Crime UK from CBS Reality. Programming launch highlights on the channel include original true […]
Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment has signed a deal with AMC Networks to add 12 Free Ad-Supported Streaming Television (FAST) channels. These new channels include the post-apocalyptic horror drama The Walking Dead Universe, the sketch comedy series Portlandia, and sports fan-focused MSG SportsZone. The channels will soon be available and can be accessed through […]